2020-2021 Catalog

CIS-111 Internet Technologies

This course prepares students to work effectively in today's business environment by providing a strong foundation of information technology concepts and fundamentals. This course is designed for students who expect to enter the information technology field, or for non-technical professionals who are pursuing related careers such as business, sales and marketing, and multimedia communications. A wide range of technologies will be covered and will include Internet concepts and principles, computer hardware and software, networking fundamentals, website and software development, database fundamentals, security concepts, and leveraging IT to enhance business operations. In-depth coverage of the most significant aspects of the Internet will be covered and complemented by a multitude of real-world case studies from a professional's standpoint. This course helps to prepare students to take the industry-recognized certification exam titled CompTIA IT Fundamentals. Students who successfully pass this required exam, which will be administered in a proctored environment on campus, will possess a valuable industry credential that can be added to their resume. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

Credits

3

Department

Information Management Systems